Clinical Research Project Coordinator in Medford, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Clinical Research Project Coordinator

US-OR-Medford

Requisition ID: 2026-42391
Position Category: Research
Job Type: Research
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network
Posting Salary Range: $63,398 - $105,830 per year with offer based on relevant qualifications and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: Typically days
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No
LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-KR1

Department Overview

The Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) was established in 2002 at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. ORPRN is dedicated to improving the health for all Oregonians through community engaged research, education, and health systems transformation. ORPRN facilitates a broad variety of clinical research studies, quality improvement projects, and practice transformation efforts throughout Oregon. ORPRN is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist organization. Wedo so by evaluating how we developand supportour workforce, the partnerships we uphold,andhow weengage in our workthroughout Oregon.

The Research Project Coordinator (RPC) is a key staff member, supporting research and implementation science projects. They manage timelines, deliverables and study milestones to ensure a well-functioning project. They may work with Principal Investigators and Research Project Managers on experimental design, protocol development, and IRB submissions. In addition, the RPC engages community partners in research studies, supporting outreach, recruitment, enrollment, consenting and study maintenance activities.

This position is based in Southern Oregon (Josephine, Jackson or Klamath counties)

Function/Duties of Position

Project Coordination

• Monitor study activities, timelines, and deliverables
• Oversee the tracking and reporting of project milestones
• Oversee collection, tracking, and/or analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data; conduct interviews; prepare papers, posters, and presentations to disseminate findings

Research & Implementation Science Development

• Support drafting of grant proposals. This may include leading
  distinct portions of applications or short-duration or small-scale
  projects
• Develop and implement study and quality improvement protocols
• Draft and submit IRB submissions and modifications
• Foster relationships with clinics, community organizations and key
  stakeholders; work with constituents to plan new projects and
  identify community priorities; promote ORPRN with community
  stakeholders

Clinical Research Support

• Travel to primary care clinics and/or community-based organizations to support study activities (mostly in rural Oregon)
• Conduct study activities according to current research documents, resources, and processes, including study protocol, standard operating procedures, and research data collection
• Recruit English- and/or Spanish-speaking participants and organizations to research studies by describing purpose, participation, and the aims of the project
• Obtain and document English and/or Spanish-speaking participant and organizational consent
• Coordinate and conduct chart reviews and collect and manage medical releases and/or other study-related data

General OHSU and ORPRN Responsibilities

• Complete surveys and trainings required by OHSU and ORPRN
• Participate in ORPRN workgroups and attend meetings and retreats
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's in a relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience.
  OR

• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Experience should include a combination of experience in public health core competencies relevant to the position –patient recruitment and consent, practice facilitation and quality improvement methods, primary care settings

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work independently in a remote multitasking environment

• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in public health or related field

• Experience in Research Project Coordination

• 1 or more years’ experience in practice facilitation or quality improvement methods

• 5 or more years in research data collection

• 1 or more years in a primary care setting

• Experience in patient or practice recruitment

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Experience with REDCap

• Experience with Atlas.ti or NVivo

• Participation in the Research Coordinator Workshop and completion of the Study Coordinator training series

• CPHQ, ACRP, or SoCRA certification

Additional Details

Typically M-F, some occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. Travel around Oregon is required. Able to work remotely, except for required travel to Portland 1 to 5 times per year.

This position requires direct patient access and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Required vaccinations or declinations include: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tdap, and TB screening.

Position based in Southern OR –must live or be willing to relocate to Josephine, Jackson, or Klamath County.